Ohio College commits to participation in Cannabis Test Laboratory

Ohio College commits to participation in Cannabis Test Laboratory Eliminates the need for any changes to the Ohio Medical Marijuana legal framework   Cleveland, Ohio Aug 4, 2017 – CCV Research announced today that it has received a letter of intent from an Ohio public institution of higher education and received confirmation from the Governor’s office that the college qualifies …

185 total submissions for the 24 Ohio Medical Marijuana Cultivation Licenses

185 total submissions for the 24 Ohio Medical Marijuana Cultivation Licenses   Ohio has received a total of 185 applications for the 24 Tier I & Tier II licenses to grow cannabis under the Ohio State’s new Medical Marijuana Program.  The Ohio Commerce Department has released the business names, contact names and desired licenses of the applicants, but not their proposed …

Akron City Unanimously Lifts Moratorium

It is an exciting time for a once roaring city, now troubled by economic growth and the heroin crisis. Akron City council deliberations yesterday (5/1/2017), were a victory for Medical Marijuana overturning the moratorium. In September, 2016 the city implemented a moratorium on medical marijuana moving forth, until the council had a chance to review HB523, and regulations. The city …

Ohio Medical Marijuana Cultivation Applications & Webinar Released!

The Ohio Department of Commerce released the application and instructions for Cultivators last Friday and will begin accepting applications in June 5-16 for Level II & June 19-30 for Level I. The department plans to issue up to 12 level I licenses for up to 25,000 square feet of growing space and 12 level II licenses for up to 3,000 …

Firm funds $1.85M marijuana research at Ohio University

Ohio-based Black Elk Biotech has awarded Ohio University (OU) a $1.85 million contract to examine therapeutic benefits generated from cannabis and other natural products. Black Elk Biotech is a subsidiary of Black Elk, an Ohio company focused on products and medicines derived from fruits, trees, plants and other vegetation. According to The Post – an independent student-run newspaper on the OU …

Final Ohio Medical Marijuana Cultivation Rules & Regulations For Licensing Released

Final Ohio Medical Marijuana Cultivation Rules & Regulations For Licensing Released   The cultivator rules for 24 grow sites have been finalized for Ohio’s Medical Marijuana program: 12 Level 1 – 25,000 sq.ft. 12 Level 2 – 3,000 sq.ft. The Department of Commerce could be able to further expand the number of licenses or square footage for grows beginning in …

Construction of medical marijuana building proposed for Richmond Town Square lot

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Medical marijuana cultivation, processing and sales could be coming to Richmond Town Square. Ron Hudson, whose Mr. McGooz Cannabis Products has been working with the city of Richmond Heights on a plan to purchase the former Villa and Casa di Borally party center buildings on Chardon Road for conversion into a one-stop medical marijuana cultivation, processing and …

Updated! – Affirmative Defense Was Successfully Used By an Ohio Resident Following a Raid Last Week

Affirmative Defense Has Been Successfully Used After A Full On Raid There was a full on raid done by an Ohio city against a man for a small amount of concentrate.  He was successfully able to use Affirmative Defense and received his medicine back, but also an apology and perhaps retribution for any damages done during the raid. The patient …

Louisville Council Bans Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Louisville City Council Monday meeting KEY ACTION Agreed to ban medical marijuana dispensaries from the city. DISCUSSION Council cited findings that the dispensaries are public nuisances that may attract criminal conduct, increase noise, and attract individuals and groups engaged in criminal activity. Council also cited the dispensaries as being inconsistent with federal law. The first degree violation carries a $1,000 …